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Tips on Enjoying Travel While Remaining Friends
Travel can be a true pleasure—unless you face conflict with your travel companion.

Kaye Olsson
Jul 23, 20226 min read


Respectful Listening in a Noisy World
Today, everybody wants to air their views. But stopping to understand another's message is where our power lies.

Brenda Riojas
Apr 1, 20224 min read


Spreading Kindness in a Cruel World
A simple act of kindness can serve as a powerful antidote that eases the pain of living in a world engulfed in suffering.

Kaye Olsson
Mar 25, 20225 min read


Helping Those in Need by Doing Less
Women often feel called to action when loved ones have a crisis. Yet, often the most healing response is offering a listening ear.

Jenni de Jong
Feb 26, 20226 min read


Healing Life's Thorns with Grace, Gratitude, Generosity
Life's thorns can be very painful--but how we respond to these emotional triggers can make a huge difference in the quality of our life.

Brenda Riojas
Oct 22, 20215 min read


The Journey from Sorrow to Joy
Midlife often is when life's big losses mount. The challenge that women face is moving through grief and finding their way back to joy.

Kaye Olsson
Sep 3, 20214 min read


Support Our Sisters Across the Globe
The I Start Wondering team wants to support women around the world. One is to make a donation to Women for Women International.

Womankind
Aug 16, 20211 min read


Family History: Learning to Separate Fact from Fiction
Delving into family history involves looking at stories--but keep a discerning eye, because some of those stories may not be true.
Dorian Martin
Aug 7, 20215 min read


Why Girlfriends Matter as Women Age
Girlfriends can help older women navigate life's challenges--and help us live longer and be happier!

Kaye Olsson
Jul 30, 20213 min read


Echándole Ganas: Tickles, Candles, a Tenderness Revolution
Today's chaos is a call to community. By working together, we give each other strength and are able to withstand life's storms.

Brenda Riojas
Jul 16, 20215 min read
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